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Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Philip Morris Glass is an American composer. He is one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century.  His music is also often controversially described as minimal music.

Born

Jan 31, 1937

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Known For

Sound

Movies

46 acting

131 crew

Popularity

1.1

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Known For

The Truman Show

The Truman Show

1998

as Keyboard Artist
The Truman Show
The Truman Show
1998 • as Keyboard Artist
★ 8.2
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.7
Nova '78
Nova '78
2026 • as Self (archive footage)
The Source
The Source
1999 • as Self
★ 5.6
movie
Refuge
2006 • as Self
The Last Dalai Lama?
The Last Dalai Lama?
2017 • as Self
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
2012 • as Self
★ 7.1
365 Day Project
365 Day Project
2007 • as Self
★ 10.0
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
2022 • as Self
★ 6.0
Patti Smith: Dream of Life
Patti Smith: Dream of Life
2008 • as Self
★ 6.1
What Difference Does It Make?
What Difference Does It Make?
2014 • as Self
★ 5.1
Music
Music
2010 • as Self
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
2008 • as Self
★ 6.2
The Harry Smith Project Live
The Harry Smith Project Live
2006 • as Self
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars
1987
★ 9.0
movie
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
1986
★ 8.0
Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
1985 • as composer (himself)
★ 9.0
The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter
The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter
2005 • as Self
★ 9.0
Laboratorium Anthology
Laboratorium Anthology
1999
Kiki and Herb Reloaded
Kiki and Herb Reloaded
2005 • as Self
★ 10.0
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
2007 • as Self
★ 6.6
Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland
Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland
1997 • as Self
★ 6.4
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
1983 • as Himself
★ 7.7
Hands Scraping
Hands Scraping
1968
★ 8.0
movie
A Brief History of Errol Morris
1999 • as Self
★ 6.8
War and the Weather
War and the Weather
2021
The Viking of Sixth Avenue
The Viking of Sixth Avenue
• as Self
Perfect Moment
Perfect Moment
1997 • as Self
★ 9.0
movie
Richard Serra: Man of Steel
2008 • as Self
movie
Powaqqatsi: Impact of Progress
2003 • as self
movie
The Making of "Once Within a Time"
• as Self
Phil Glass Plays for Ralph Steiner's Mechanical Principles
Phil Glass Plays for Ralph Steiner's Mechanical Principles
2006
What Maisie Knew
What Maisie Knew
1975
★ 6.0
John Cage: Man and Myth
John Cage: Man and Myth
1990 • as Self
★ 9.0
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera
1986 • as Himself
★ 10.0
Trophy
Trophy
2017 • as Himself
★ 6.8
Philip Glass: Looking Glass
Philip Glass: Looking Glass
2005 • as Himself
The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch
The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch
2002 • as Self - Interviewee
Impact of Progress
Impact of Progress
2002 • as Self
★ 7.0
Making Mishima
Making Mishima
2008
A Place Called Music
A Place Called Music
2022 • as Self
Lucinda Childs' Dance
Lucinda Childs' Dance
2011 • as Self
Bye Bye Kipling
Bye Bye Kipling
1986 • as Self
New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971
New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971
1971 • as Self
In the Ocean
In the Ocean
2001
Essence of Life
Essence of Life
2002 • as Interviewee
★ 7.0